Sunfish Pond - dont let a boy do a man's job

[shmeepsheep]

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That with some padding wouldn't work?

 

[Basking Ridge Diver]

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That with some padding wouldn't work?

It is possible but remember this is not a sidewalk - this is the Appalachian Trail with rocks and culverts and natural snags - the higher the clearance the better - my guess is that is about 4 or 5 inches from the floor to the axle or less... You will make the first 100 feet and hit a few snags.

 

[lowviz]

Two of these (Marathon Tires Flat-Free Tire on Spoked Ball Bearing Wheel — 20in. x 1.75in. | Flat Free Spoked Wheels| Northern Tool + Equipment) are on the way. Gives me the option of tack welding them to a common axle for braking or freewheeling each on bearings. Wondering if constant braking force at the axle will ruin this type of spoked wheel. Anybody know?

I'm choosing to spend all my bucks on the wheels, I'll cobble everything else together with stock I have on hand.

 

[oldschoolto]

Smart move... Wheels are the most important... Now get a old piece of aluminum ladder about 8' long.. Four bars about 40" inch's long... Flatten the ends to drill holes for the axle and mounting to the ladder and then just a rub brake lever... Done....

 

[uncfnp]

Smart move... Wheels are the most important... Now get a old piece of aluminum ladder about 8' long.. Four bars about 40" inch's long... Flatten the ends to drill holes for the axle and mounting to the ladder and then just a rub brake lever... Done....

I have an old extension ladder that I would be happy to donate to the cause if anyone is passing by the area on the way north.

 

[lowviz]

I already have the side rails, but that would make a great lightweight base for the "payload".

Reverse a carbide tipped circular blade and that kind of aluminum cuts like butter without grabbing. Thanks!

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This might work.

BRD's carrier could be rigged to carry all the exposure gear, flag, and assorted lighter stuff. Maybe design the larger wheel carrier to just take the heavy stuff. Might be able to do it in one trip. We could spell each other up the hill.

 

[oldschoolto]

Don't turn the blade around.. Just buy a 20 tooth blade.. Just take your time and "WEAR safety goggles" I not kidding.... Don't forget to put a offset bend in the down legs to make the axle mount straight.. A few washers will make up the offset of the rails of the ladder's H-beam rail... 3/8 bolts.... Grade 5... With lock washers.. Don't want it falling apart...

Jim....

 

[Basking Ridge Diver]

Don't want it falling apart...
Jim....

^^^^^^ What Jim said...

 

[lowviz]

Amen.

What are you and Tom planning on? An AL 80 and a 19 each, I'm guessing...

 

[tridacna]

Did the Dunnfield to Sunfish today. Crossing the river was unbelievable - highest I've ever seen it. We were wading over knee-deep across when usually it's ridiculously easy stepping stones. The pond was magnificent. Water is crystal clear and beautiful. I'd love to dive it. Where did you guys enter? The water levels are very high at the moment making the bench entry next to the DF quite tricky. We took the AT on the way back and I think that with the exception of the last half-mile, it's totally trekkable with equipment. That last section is going to be a tough haul because of those stones.